I'm a newbie

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I'm a newbie

>I'm a brand new bandster...this is day 5 for me. Still doing the whole

>liquid diet, etc. I never do get a 'full' sensation...I realize the

>liquids pass readily through the pouch but does that happen fast enough

>that I NEVER have that full feeling? It just worries me...is my band

>properly in place??? Will I need to wait until my diet progresses to

>get that full sensation? Thanks for you thoughts!

Yes, they go right through. Much like pouring water down the drain. Sure, the

stoma on an unfilled band is smaller than your kitchen sink drain, but water

will go right through. Think of it as being the size of a straw. If you have a

kitchen funnel, pour water into it. If you pour REALLY fast into the funnel

it'll back up, but only for a few seconds. And you can't drink THAT fast unless

you're a pretty experienced beer chugger.....

So, don't worry. I know that's easier said than done, since we all worried

BEFORE surgery, and we all worried AFTER surgery, and SOME of us worry all the

time (I'm not one of them, though). Nothing wrong with a little worry as long

as you don't let it consume you.

dan

" Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. "

-- Will

www.mylapband.tk or www.riverofdata.com

Dan Lester, Boise, Idaho, USA

Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana, 4/27/03

355/323/210/190

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Hi,

Welcome!

you are in liquid stage, yes it goes right thru and you will not feel full.

Not untill you start getting the " fills " normally 3 or 4, that you will began to

feel the full/satisfaction sensation.

You are at the healing stage, all the stitches in and out are healing as well

as your stoma. DO NOT EAT ANYTHING SOLID, until the time is permited in

accordance with the paperwork given to you. Any weight loss at this time is a

plus. And please DO NOT lift, push or pull anything. I did push my mom in a

weelchair all to find out that my port start hurting for a long time, then I was

afraid to go for a fill because it was still tender and all what I did was to

have a very very slow start.

Follow the instruction exactly and prescribed.

Congratulations!

Lidia

flnbtr123 <flnbtr123@...> wrote:

I'm a brand new bandster...this is day 5 for me. Still doing the whole

liquid diet, etc. I never do get a 'full' sensation...I realize the

liquids pass readily through the pouch but does that happen fast enough

that I NEVER have that full feeling? It just worries me...is my band

properly in place??? Will I need to wait until my diet progresses to

get that full sensation? Thanks for you thoughts!

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[Guest guest]

Welcome! Great answers already!

The band only works with solid foods, as all liquid and even soft

foods go thru quickly. THis is why we will stress SOLID foods only,

later, when you're back to regular foods.

Keep the faith!

Sandy R

>

> I'm a brand new bandster...this is day 5 for me. Still doing the

whole

> liquid diet, etc. I never do get a 'full' sensation...I realize the

> liquids pass readily through the pouch but does that happen fast

enough

> that I NEVER have that full feeling? It just worries me...is my

band

> properly in place??? Will I need to wait until my diet progresses

to

> get that full sensation? Thanks for you thoughts!

>

[Guest guest]

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Hello

I had my band done on April 24, 2007 and I had the same issue as you

are having. I called my dr and was told that I would not have the

full feeling until I started having fills. They told me that all they

done in surgery was place the band not put any solution in it. It was

nearly 6 weeks until I could get a fill and I noticed a change right

away and then about 4 wks. later I was able to eat more and so I got

another fill and then that one lasted about 6 wks till i got another.

I have had 5 fills and my last one was Dec 4th and it is still holding

and I am still losing weight weekly. As of last week when I seen my

general dr I had lost a total of 147 pounds. I am thrilled for what

the band has done for me. I have not even had it a year and I have

lost an entire person. I was at a very large weight when I started so

I still have a way to go but I know with the band I am going to

succeed with something I have dealt with for my entire 42 years. It

has been a battle but it is one I am finally winning! Good luck with

your band and hold out for the fill and once you get a fill you will

have the restrtiction, and if you do not get enough restriction call

for another fill. You will know when you are where you need to be.

Leigh ann

-- In , " flnbtr123 " <flnbtr123@...>

wrote:

>

> I'm a brand new bandster...this is day 5 for me. Still doing the

whole

> liquid diet, etc. I never do get a 'full' sensation...I realize the

> liquids pass readily through the pouch but does that happen fast

enough

> that I NEVER have that full feeling? It just worries me...is my

band

> properly in place??? Will I need to wait until my diet progresses

to

> get that full sensation? Thanks for you thoughts!

>

[Guest guest]

Everything you need to know is explained in full

in the " Files " section. Just click on files on

the top left of the page.

In there you will find a file: " HCG INSTRUCTIONS "

This will tell you everything you need to know about

HCG. What to buy, where to buy it, what to do,

how to do it. We tried to think of literally

everything and put it all there in one place.

Read it over as many times as necessary to absorb all

the info. I recommend you print out a copy for easy

access.

We are not doctors. These are meant as suggestions

only. I highly recommend you consult a physician

if you have any concerns or questions.

[Guest guest]

Hi Laurie

My name is Deborah and I too live in N. CA, over by Clearlake in

Kelseyville. I went to Dr. Aceves in Feb. of 07 and went there for my

first sill as well. I went to a Dr. in SF for my 2nd fill and had a

horrible experience. I may need another slight fill soon, and if so, I

will return to Mexico. There is one Dr. who goes to Truckee once a

month and I hear he is good. We ski in Tahoe so I may be able to

coordinate a trip up there and see him at the same time. If you want to

talk on the phone you can email me and I will send you my phone number.

My email is: Dstu98@...

[Guest guest]

Laurie,Welcome to the group. An emergency that requires an unfill is VERY RARE. There maybe a case or two, but most all issues with the band can wait until you get back to Mexicali. Has anyone needed to see a Dr. ASAP due to band issues? Just curious. I hope someone can recommend a Dr. to you that you will feel comfortable with in your area, but like I have been saying lately, try to get back to Dr. A for aftercare.Good luck with everything and let us know if you have any questions we can help with.http://www.mexicolapband.com/ Cyrena

[Guest guest]

Laurie: try www.mexicolapband.com; If you google "Alberto Aceves" it will give you lots of information and places to research. This is also informative. Good luck. Lnda C Tampa

> Also what is Dr Aceves website. I can't seem to pull it up.> Thanks,> Laurie> > > > >

[Guest guest]

To tkmn and IOWL:

Hello! It is lovely to see activity in this group! As a friend tells me,

recovery is about ACTION!!

I did in fact listen to episodes 016 and 017 about relaxed intent. What

really sticks with me in this idea of wanting something soooo badly that it

actually inhibits us from getting it! It's almost like we focus so much

energy on that thing we want and perhaps our expectations become too high?

I don't really know.

suggests practicing simultaneously WANTING something (weightloss?)

sooo badly while letting it go, not REALLY getting too upset at the thought

of not having what we want.

Decide what you DO want and then imagine NOT having that... and practice

being OK (i.e. serene) with it... it's interesting for me and really does

make me feel relaxed and at peace with myself at this moment.

I do believe that TIME is the answer to most questions. All we have is Time

and It is such a blessing!

All we can do is be patient with ourselves and allow Time to help us.

Meanwhile, we can PRACTICE actions that make us feel good about ourselves.

The past is gone and NOW IS NOW IS NOW.

u know?

On Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 2:10 PM, <tkmn@...> wrote:

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>

> Wow Carly. Thank you so much for posting that. I am in very much the same

> situation and have been wondering why I am not having any success.

> Unfortunately, it is my husband who sounds very like your fiance. I would be

> really interested in any suggestions gave you to get past this. I've

> been listening to the podcasts for about 4 months and have gained 8 lbs. I

> have however been successful in completing the couch to 5k program as

> recommended by many others in this group. That has made me feel better about

> myself and I can see a difference in my body tone, but I just can't seem to

> get my eating under control. I would love to stay in touch and share any

> ideas that would help each other (and everyone else in the group) be

> successful.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have recently been diagnosed with seronegative RA and have begun treatment

with prednisone. It hasn't bothered me much so far and has given some relief.

But now my RD wants me to take methotrexate and the list of side effects scares

me. Just how dangerous is this stuff? Should I be very worried about taking

it. I know I need to treat this RA pretty quick to ward off damage. I am

really conflicted. Help!

Amy

[Guest guest]

Amy, I've been on mtx for 11 years now with WONDERFUL results. What you

should be afraid of is the prednisone. Watch this video to get better

informed:

http://www2.webcastcanada.ca/arthritis/archives/nov25-2010/

<http://www2.webcastcanada.ca/arthritis/archives/nov25-2010/> in PA

On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 11:09 AM, Amy <pikesridge@...> wrote:

>

>

> I have recently been diagnosed with seronegative RA and have begun

> treatment with prednisone. It hasn't bothered me much so far and has given

> some relief. But now my RD wants me to take methotrexate and the list of

> side effects scares me. Just how dangerous is this stuff? Should I be very

> worried about taking it. I know I need to treat this RA pretty quick to ward

> off damage. I am really conflicted. Help!

> Amy

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Amy.

 

You are correct.  Your RA treatment needs to be agressive to save your joints,

and stop any future damage.

 

I am starting my 7th year with RA.  My Rheumy started me immediately with MTX,

and Prednisone.  She wanted to see how I did with these first before adding

another medicine. The following year she added Placquenil, and Sulfasalazine. 

I have taken these meds. successfully and no problems with any of them.  I have

blood work done every 3 months, and all my blood work is fine.  I have had no

issues with my Liver either.

 

I never read the side effects of all these medicines.  I just knew I had to

feel better, get out of all my pain and suffering.  I took whatever she thought

I needed to take for my RA.

 

I have been in a medicine induced remission for almost 2 years now.  I have no

pain, swelling or any symptons of RA.  I was recently diagnosed with Neuropathy

in both of my feet.  My Rheumy started me on Lyrica and within 3 weeks all the

nerve pain in my feet disappeared.

 

Everyone here is different.  What meds work for one, may not work for

another.  We all just search for our " cocktail " of meds. that will make us feel

better.

 

I thought my life was over when I found out that I had RA.  I pretty much can

do most of what I did before.  Some things I just had to do differently.  My

Rheumy has always insisted that I rest each afternoon no matter what.  I also

had to learn to pace myself which was difficult  for me to do and I did master

it.  My life is good now and I am very thankful for that.  I have a wonderful

Rheumy who is so good to me, listens to me, takes her time, and who is also very

smart.  I am lucky I found her.

 

I hope this gives you some idea of what needs to be done for your RA.  I wish

you good luck with your RA meds., and I hope you have a wonderful Rheumy who

will take great care of you.

 

Hugs,

 

Barbara 

From: Amy <pikesridge@...>

Subject: [ ] I'm a newbie

Date: Monday, March 14, 2011, 11:09 AM

 

I have recently been diagnosed with seronegative RA and have begun treatment

with prednisone. It hasn't bothered me much so far and has given some relief.

But now my RD wants me to take methotrexate and the list of side effects scares

me. Just how dangerous is this stuff? Should I be very worried about taking it.

I know I need to treat this RA pretty quick to ward off damage. I am really

conflicted. Help!

Amy

[Guest guest]

I am much more afraid of prednisone than I am of mtx. I havew chronic health

problems from taking prednisone long term.

 

ladeyangll

From: Amy <pikesridge@...>

Subject: [ ] I'm a newbie

Date: Monday, March 14, 2011, 11:09 AM

 

I have recently been diagnosed with seronegative RA and have begun treatment

with prednisone. It hasn't bothered me much so far and has given some relief.

But now my RD wants me to take methotrexate and the list of side effects scares

me. Just how dangerous is this stuff? Should I be very worried about taking it.

I know I need to treat this RA pretty quick to ward off damage. I am really

conflicted. Help!

Amy

[Guest guest]

Hi Amy,

I am on Methotrexate as well, and have had a few mouthsores that impoved with

Folic Acid.  Prednisone is great short term, but long term can have lots of

problems such as weight gain, increased blood pressure, wild mood swings,

etc.  

Take care, denise

[Guest guest]

Amy, I agree with . If you do have too many adverse side effects

from the methotrexate, your doctor can switch you to something else.

Also, RA with the joint damage that it can do is much scarier than the

drugs.

Sue

On Mar 14, 2011, at 11:34 AM, McNally wrote:

> Amy, I've been on mtx for 11 years now with WONDERFUL results. What

> you

> should be afraid of is the prednisone. Watch this video to get better

> informed:

>

> http://www2.webcastcanada.ca/arthritis/archives/nov25-2010/

>

[Guest guest]

lol, yes I had a gastric bypass after 5 years of long term prednisone treatment

and am now dx w bipolar disorder from the results of prednisone on my moods.

Luckily it is not extreme and I am doing well on my newer meds mtx and ultram.

Prednisone shouild only be used short term unless there are severe health

reasons for it such as for transplant patients.

ladeyangll

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From: Symens <denisesymens@...>

Sent: Mon, March 14, 2011 5:26:15 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] I'm a newbie

 

Hi Amy,

I am on Methotrexate as well, and have had a few mouthsores that impoved with

Folic Acid.  Prednisone is great short term, but long term can have lots of

problems such as weight gain, increased blood pressure, wild mood swings,

etc.  

Take care, denise

[Guest guest]

My rhuemy doesn't want to give me anything but prednisone because of autoimmune

liver issue I already have. Doesn't it make a difference on the dosage of pred

on the long-term effects? I read in a book about RA that 7.5 mg is about the

same as the cortisone our body produces naturally? Of course, that dose doesn't

do me much good but 10 mg really makes a difference.

Sue L.